Squamous cell skin cancer

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Bowen's disease on the hand	Cheilitis, actinic	Keratoacanthoma	Keratoacanthoma
Skin cancer, squamous cell - close-up	Skin cancer, squamous cell on the hands	Squamous cell cancer	Squamous cell carcinoma - invasive

Cancer - skin - squamous cell; Skin cancer - squamous cell

Reduce your sun exposure. Protect your skin from the sun by wearing protective clothing such as hats, long-sleeved shirts, long skirts, or pants.

Sunlight is most intense at mid-day, so try to limit exposure during these hours. Use high-quality sunscreens, preferably with SPF (sun protection factor) ratings of at least 15. Apply the sunscreen at least 30 minutes before going outside and re-apply frequently. Use a sunscreen throughout the year, even during the winter.

Examine the skin regularly for development of suspicious growths or changes in an existing skin lesion. A new growth that forms an ulcer or is slow to heal is suspicious.

Suspicious changes in an existing growth include a change in color, size, texture, and appearance, or development of pain, inflammation, bleeding, or itching.

A growth that is asymmetrical, has irregular or diffuse borders, has multiple colors mixed in one lesion, or is larger than 6 mm (millimeters) diameter is suspicious.

Review Date: 02/12/2007
Reviewed By: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.